subject: Big Buck's Batters Bookies At Cheltenham [print this page] Big Buck's Batters Bookies At Cheltenham Big Buck's Batters Bookies At Cheltenham
THURSDAY 17 MAR, 2011 | BYBETRESCUE | CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING,HORSE RACING NEWS
Big Buck's has cost the bookmaking industry a staggering 50 million over the past three years atCheltenham, according toLadbrokes.
The Paul Nicholls' trained superstar completed an historic hat-trick by becoming the first horse ever to win theLadbrokes World Hurdle three years on the trot.
And despite clobbering the bookies for 15 million on a sun-drenched day at Cheltenham, big race sponsorsLadbrokes led the tributes to the hurdling great.
David Williams ofLadbrokes said: "We've been wiped out on the race but we're not in the mood for a moan. It was an historic moment in racing and we were thrilled to be a part of it.
"What we've lost in our trading department we will more than make up for in marketing. Big Buck's is the punters' hero and we adore him too."
The sponsors had offered a stand-out 5/4 about Big Buck's winning the race on Thursday morning before watching as punters hammered him into odds-on at the start.
"Punters couldn't get enough of Big Buck's. We dared to put our heads above the parapet in the morning and by lunchtime we were staring down the barrel of a mega-gamble" added Williams.
The firm offer even money that the 8 year old will return next year to land a FOURTHLadbrokes World Hurdle.
Compare allhorse racing odds and bet at thebest price.
NewspaperHorseEarly Price Postdata (Racing Post) Grands Crus 10/3 Racing Post Ratings Big Buck's 5/4 Spotlight (Racing Post) Big Buck's 5/4 The Express Grands Crus 10/3 The Guardian Mourad 10/1 The Irish Independent Big Buck's 5/4 The Irish Times Big Buck's 5/4 The Mail Grands Crus 10/3 The Mirror Grands Crus 10/3 The Star Big Buck's 5/4 The Sun Big Buck's 5/4 The Telegraph Big Buck's 5/4 The Times Big Buck's 5/4
